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Round House Theatre’s Magical Reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Tempest

Haunting music from the catalog of iconic songwriter Tom Waits and mind-bending moves from Pilobolus, as well as astonishing feats of magic. Arriving just in time for the …

On Exhibit

Gallery B Exhibits “The Poetry of Place: Paintings” In December And …

By CultureSpotMC.com

Based on traditional methods defined by colorist tendencies, aiming for continual transformation, Loriann Signori’s paintings consistently are an emotional interpretation of …

Autumn Art Beckons at City Galleries

By Marylou Bono

Meet the Artist

Nikki Brooks: Visual Artist – Educator – Activist

By Brittney Dubose

Art + Activism

Maryland Humanities Tour of Smithsonian Exhibition …

By Sierra Smith

FEATURED EVENTS

Spotlight

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Presented by the Puppet Co.

Dec 01

Jan 01

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Presented by the Puppet Co. at the Puppet Co. Playhouse

Hershel just wants to celebrate Hanukkah with the community, but the Queen and King of the Goblins have forbidden the lighting of the candles. Can...

The Nutcracker & The Nutcracker Suite

Presented by Metropolitan Ballet Theatre

Dec 03 - 11

The Nutcracker & The Nutcracker Suite

Presented by Metropolitan Ballet Theatre at Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is a fun family tradition that will lift your spirits this holiday season! Rated a “Best Bet for...

Creating the Magic

Presented by CityDance Conservatory

Dec 03 - 18

Creating the Magic

Presented by CityDance Conservatory at CityDance School and Conservatory at Strathmore

CityDance proudly presents this year's Conservatory holiday showcase and brings the magic to the CityDance Studio Theater at Strathmore! The young...

A Jolley Christmas with Nate & Noble Jolley Jr. - Holiday Jazz Concert

Presented by Arts Barn

Dec 10

A Jolley Christmas with Nate & Noble Jolley Jr. - Holiday Jazz Concert

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

Warm your hearts & celebrate the season with Nate & Noble. Twin brothers Nate & Noble Jolley, Jr. are known on the D.C. jazz scene as an almost...

BSO Presents A Cirque Holiday Soiree

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Dec 10

BSO Presents A Cirque Holiday Soiree

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

You're invited to an elegant Holiday evening out. Watch as the aerialists and acrobats fly, twist and turn themselves into unforgettable moments of...

A Cool Yule with Mark G. Meadows and The Movement

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts

Dec 16

A Cool Yule with Mark G. Meadows and The Movement

Presented by BlackRock Center for the Arts at BlackRock Center for the Arts

There is something for everyone in his music, which harmonizes pop, gospel, R&B, hip hop, funk, and jazz. With his lyrics, suffused with meaning, and...

Most Wonderful Time

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Dec 16 - 31

Most Wonderful Time

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

There isn’t a venue in the country with more holiday spirit than Olney Theatre Center – or should we say ‘holiday spirits’? Because we’re...

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Free

VisArts Exhibition - Rex Delafkaran: Hot Crop

Presented by VisArts

Oct 28

Jan 08

VisArts Exhibition - Rex Delafkaran: Hot Crop

Presented by VisArts at VisArts

October 28, 2022 – January 8, 2023 Concourse Gallery Using various light and heating sources, interdisciplinary sculpture, and tight-cropped...

Holiday Art Show at Glen Echo Park

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture

Nov 19

Jan 08

Holiday Art Show at Glen Echo Park

Presented by Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture at Glen Echo Park

With so many unique gifts, the Holiday Art Show & Sale is a great place to shop for everyone on your holiday list! The show features the Park's...

Walk This Way Art Experience

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Ongoing

Walk This Way Art Experience

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Kingsley Trail in Little Bennett Regional Park

The signs along the trail invite participants to further explore the trail by igniting their imagination and encouraging them to think outside the...

Jazz at the Kramer

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County

Oct 12

Dec 14

Jazz at the Kramer

Presented by Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County at Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room

Join us at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room on the second Wednesday of each month for an evening of jazz music! Each month the Jazz Academy...

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Kids + Family

Fun with arts and filmmaking (November and December)

Presented by GB Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade)

Nov 05

Dec 11

Fun with arts and filmmaking (November and December)

Presented by GB Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade) at GB Youth Media studio

November and December 2022 Grades 6-12 900 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD Parents must provide signed permission form at least once per year All...

Garden of Lights

Presented by Montgomery Parks

Nov 18

Jan 01

Garden of Lights

Presented by Montgomery Parks at Brookside Gardens

Stroll through the one-half mile, outdoor, walk-through exhibit and enjoy the twinkling lights and glimmering one-of-a-kind displays adorning the...

A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail

Presented by Arts Barn

Nov 25

Dec 11

A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

A very special Friend-and-Relation tells Christopher Robin a story of a Christmas Eve very long ago (about last year) when Eeyore, the old gray...

Holly Trolley Fest 2022

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum

Dec 03 - 18

Holly Trolley Fest 2022

Presented by National Capital Trolley Museum at National Capital Trolley Museum

The National Capital Trolley Museum’s annual Holly Trolley Fest will be held this year the first three weekends of December -- 3,4,10,11,17,18. The...

Fun with Filmmaking: Teacher Smeeta Narang and artist Caroline MacKinnon

Presented by GB Youth Media

Dec 08

Fun with Filmmaking: Teacher Smeeta Narang and artist Caroline MacKinnon

Presented by GB Youth Media at Heffner Center

December 8: artist Caroline MacKinnon and filmmaker Smeeta Narang Join teaching artist Smeeta Narang to meet special guest speakers and film a live...

Milo the Magnificent

Presented by Arts Barn

Dec 17

Milo the Magnificent

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

Milo the Magnificent is a highly engaging puppet show about an aspiring magician. This wordless comedy, inspired by turn of the century vaudeville...

BSO Presents Holiday Spectacular

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Dec 17

BSO Presents Holiday Spectacular

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

The festive Holiday Spectacular returns to the Meyerhoff with all your favorite holiday music. The BSO brings an exciting holiday program to you...

Fun with arts and filmmaking: afterschool in downtown Silver Spring

Presented by GB Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade)

Jan 10

May 24

Fun with arts and filmmaking: afterschool in downtown Silver Spring

Presented by GB Youth Media (formerly Gandhi Brigade) at GB Youth Media studio

Winter/Spring 2023 Grades 6-12 900 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD Permission and liability waiver forms are required, signed by parent or guardian All...

BSO Music Box: Snowflakes on Parade

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Jan 21

BSO Music Box: Snowflakes on Parade

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at AMP by Strathmore

What fun it is to frolic in a beautiful winter wonderland of fluffy, white snow! Back by popular demand! The BSO Music Box concerts are the perfect...

BSO Music Box: In the Treetops

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Mar 04

BSO Music Box: In the Treetops

Presented by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at AMP by Strathmore

The cacophony of the rainforest comes to life through the sounds of exotic birds and playful monkeys. Back by popular demand! The BSO Music Box...

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Art

Intro to Printmaking

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 18

Dec 13

Intro to Printmaking

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Throughout the class, you will create a variety of small print projects as you build an understanding of overall printmaking techniques, and work...

Creative Confluence: South Asian Community Reflections, Connections, and Dialogue

Presented by Asian Arts & Culture Center

Sep 14

Dec 17

Creative Confluence: South Asian Community Reflections, Connections, and Dialogue

Presented by Asian Arts & Culture Center at Asian Arts & Culture Center Gallery at Towson University

Explore the rich array of creativity, cultures, and traditions expressed through the works of twenty-two South Asian artists from across the Greater...

Art Explorations: Young Artists

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 08

Dec 10

Art Explorations: Young Artists

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Paint, draw, build, sculpt, and CREATE in this class designed to introduce young artists to new materials and techniques in a fun and creative...

Art Explorations (Ages 8-12)

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 08

Dec 10

Art Explorations (Ages 8-12)

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Through the exploration of materials -paints, pastels, pencils, collage, 3-D elements, and more – and techniques, this class provides an...

Art Explorations: Young Artists

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 08

Dec 10

Art Explorations: Young Artists

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Explore the world of art as we take you on a journey through your imagination! Paint, draw, build, sculpt, and CREATE in this class designed to...

Art Explorations

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 08

Dec 10

Art Explorations

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Take a journey through the world of the visual arts! Through the exploration of materials -paints, pastels, pencils, collage, 3-D elements, and more...

Intermediate Drawing

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 10

Dec 12

Intermediate Drawing

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Grab your pencil and your sketchbook, and get ready to draw! In this 8-week class for students with previous drawing experience, learn new techniques...

Intermediate/Advanced Techniques in Art

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 18

Dec 13

Intermediate/Advanced Techniques in Art

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Guided by our most experienced teaching artists, explore advanced fundamentals of two-dimensional art and learn new techniques to incorporate into...

Introduction to Pottery

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 18

Dec 13

Introduction to Pottery

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

We’ll transform clay with stamping, carving, burnishing and glazing techniques into functional and decorative treasures that can be enjoyed for...

Introduction to Printmaking

Presented by CREATE Arts Center

Oct 18

Dec 13

Introduction to Printmaking

Presented by CREATE Arts Center at CREATE Arts Center

Learn the art of printmaking in this class that explores a wide variety of print art, including printing on a press, block printing, collagraph...

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Music

Encore Creativity Chorales in Montgomery County

Presented by Encore Creativity for Older Adults

Sep 06

Dec 15

Encore Creativity Chorales in Montgomery County

Presented by Encore Creativity for Older Adults at Asbury Methodist Village

Encore’s mission is to provide an accessible arts education and performance opportunities for older adults regardless of ability or experience. No...

Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival 2023

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music

Feb 17 - 19

Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival 2023

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music at Hilton Washington DC - Rockville

The Jazz Academy of Music, Inc proudly presents The Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival (MAJF). The MAJF is a straight-ahead jazz festival that occurs every...

Paul Carr's Jazz Academy Ensemble and Orchestra

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music

Sep 15

Dec 08

Paul Carr's Jazz Academy Ensemble and Orchestra

Presented by Paul Carr's Jazz Academy of Music at NORTH CHEVY CHASE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Jazz Academy Ensemble (JAE) is an ensemble for young instrumental musicians that are interested in playing and performing Jazz music in a group...

8th Annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Contest Announced Contest

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Oct 13

Dec 09

8th Annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Contest Announced Contest

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club

The 8th annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards will be returning on April 21, 2023! This competition is open to all D.C./Maryland/Virginia...

Jazz Woodshed

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music

Nov 02

Dec 21

Jazz Woodshed

Presented by Washington Conservatory of Music at Washington Conservatory of Music - Glen Echo Park

Take a mid-week evening break to hone your jazz skills with like-minded musicians in a relaxed setting. Make music with others while benefiting...

Glorystar Children's Chorus Winter Concert Series

Presented by Glorystar Children's Chorus

Dec 03 - 10

Glorystar Children's Chorus Winter Concert Series

Presented by Glorystar Children's Chorus at Seven Locks Baptist Church

The Glorystar Children's Chorus, a community children's chorus, presents a Winter Concert Series. Two concerts will be presented, one on December 3,...

Soweto Gospel Choir

Presented by Strathmore

Dec 06

Soweto Gospel Choir

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

The 3-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir originated in Soweto, the heart of Nelson Mandela’s democratic movement, toward the end of...

Takoma Park House Concert

Presented by Washington Musica Viva

Dec 07

Takoma Park House Concert

Presented by Washington Musica Viva at BannerArts

Sam Zhu, violin, Pei Lu, cello, Rhonda Buckley-Bishop, saxophone, and Carl Banner, piano. Mozart violin Sonata in F, K. 376, Schubert...

Sarah Chang: West Side Story & Romeo + Juliet

Presented by National Philharmonic

Dec 09

Sarah Chang: West Side Story & Romeo + Juliet

Presented by National Philharmonic at Music Center at Strathmore

From ballet to Broadway, Shakespeare’s most romantic and tragic love story has been interpreted by some of the greatest composers in history....

Postmodern Jukebox Holiday Tour

Presented by Strathmore

Dec 13

Postmodern Jukebox Holiday Tour

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore

Since Scott Bradlee began Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, the project has grown to become a pop culture mainstay. Spinning...

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Theatre

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Nov 09

Jan 01

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

Last winter our internationally acclaimed production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast inspired thousands of theatergoers: as People Magazine...

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

Presented by Imagination Stage

Nov 19

Jan 08

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

Presented by Imagination Stage at Imagination Stage

When clothing suddenly falls from the sky, Wilbur J. Mole Rat stuns the colony with his decision to get dressed! In a community where baring is...

A Christmas Carol & Other Holiday Stories

Presented by Arts Barn

Nov 25

Dec 09

A Christmas Carol & Other Holiday Stories

Presented by Arts Barn at Arts Barn

Borrowing heavily from Charles Dickens’ classic, this fast-paced one-man show has Mr. Tyson playing a variety of characters and takes you...

A Christmas Carol 2022

Presented by Olney Theatre Center

Nov 25

Jan 01

A Christmas Carol 2022

Presented by Olney Theatre Center at Olney Theatre Center

In a season stuffed with varied versions of the classic yuletide tale, Paul Morella’s solo performance stands apart for its devotion to Dickens’...

The 34th Annual Nutcracker

Presented by the Puppet Co.

Nov 25

Jan 01

The 34th Annual Nutcracker

Presented by the Puppet Co. at the Puppet Co. Playhouse

Join the Puppet Co. for our 34th annual The Nutcracker! This time honored seasonal celebration includes Tchaikovsky's familiar story of Clara and her...